There’s no better time than spring to dive into a really good book. Whether you’re lounging in a sunny park, sipping iced tea on the porch, or curled up by the window with the soft hum of nature outside, the right book can transform a simple afternoon into an unforgettable escape.
In today’s post I’m sharing some of the best books to read this spring. These stories will inspire, entertain, and captivate you, making them the perfect companions for the season of new beginnings. So let’s jump in!
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The first book on this list is a timeless classic and for good reason. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is one of those rare books that captures your heart and never lets go. Set in Regency England, the story follows the intelligent and independent Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennett, whose sharp wit and strong opinions challenge the stoic and proud Mr. Darcy. As the story unfolds, both Lizzie and Darcy allow misunderstandings and prejudice to form their opinions of each other, but will they let those assumptions keep them from love? You’ll just have to read and find out.
Better than the Movies & Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
My next recommendation is actually a YA duology that’s perfect for fans of romcom movies, pop culture, and makeover love stories. The first book follows Liz Buxbaum, who reluctantly teams up with her annoying (yet super cute) next door neighbor, Wes, to win a prom date with her crush, Michael. Wes has been a pain in Liz’s side since they were kids, but when he (surprisingly) agrees to help her by teaching her how to dress and flirt to catch the guy of her dreams, Liz starts to realize that maybe she was wrong about her annoying neighbor. And maybe, this friendship could be the beginning of something more.
The second book is a continuation of Liz and Wes’s story and follows them while they’re in college. While the second one is not quite as playful as the first book, I highly recommend reading both. Both books are perfect for the spring because they have senior prom and baseball in them. It doesn’t get more spring-y than that. This duology is perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty series.
Gate to Kagoshima by Poppy Kuroki
I actually read this next book in March and absolutely fell in love with it. If you like movies like The Last Samurai or the Outlander series, you will adore this book. It follows a young woman named Isla MacKenzie as she travels to Kagoshima, Japan to learn more about her family’s ancestors who were rumored to have been samurai. But her world is turned upside down when a sudden typhoon and a mysterious white torii gate transport her 128 years into the past, just before the Satsuma Rebellion. With the help of a handsome samurai named Kei, Isla discovers more about her past as well as her future. But can she rewrite history? This book was so romantic as well as educational. And while there is a little bit of spice, it doesn’t take away from the story. I gave it 3 out of 5 stars on Goodreads.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
This next book is set in 1939 war-torn London, England and it follows two young sisters – Hazel and Flora – as they are forced to evacuate from their home to escape the horrors of World War II. As they move to the countryside to the charming stone cottage of Bridie Aberdeen and her teenage son, Henry, Hazel distracts her little sister with stories of a magical place called Whisperwood. But Hazel’s world is forever changed when Flora suddenly disappears. Twenty years go by and Hazel gets the shock of a lifetime when discovers an illustrated book called Whisperwood and the River of Stars. Could it be a sign that Flora is actually alive after all these years?
The Rose Bargain by Sasha Peyton Smith
If you’re a fan of Bridgerton or Jane Austen or anything set in Regency England, this is the book for you. The story centers on Ivy Benton, a determined young woman who enters a high-stakes competition to win Prince Bram’s hand in marriage. But beneath the surface of this seemingly romantic endeavor lies a treacherous world of fae bargains, where desires come at a heavy price. Remember, every faerie bargain always comes at a price.
The Flower Farm by Rachael Lucas
My next recommendation is actually the second book in the Applemore Bay series, but don’t worry, you don’t have to read the first book to appreciate this one. It follows Beth Fraser, a single mother of toddler twins, who is dedicated to transforming the walled garden of Applemore House into a thriving flower farm. Her life becomes more complicated with the arrival of Jack McDonald, a newcomer opening an outdoor adventure center for troubled teens next door. While things between them start off a little rough, they begin to realize that maybe Applemore Bay can offer both of them a chance at a new life and love.
Picking Daisies on Sundays by Liana Cincotti
If you’re a fan of the friends-to-lovers trope, you’ll definitely want to pick this book up. It follows Daniella “Daisy” Maria, a fashion student dealing with self-doubt, who reconnects with her childhood best friend, Levi Coldwell. Years after a painful confession and subsequent estrangement, Levi asks Daisy to pose as his girlfriend for his sister’s wedding, possibly reigniting unresolved feelings between the two of them. This book is what I like to call “cozy romance.”
My Epic Spring Break (Up) by Kristin Rockaway
In this next book, high school student/internet coding wizard Ashley, she’s never had a real love life. She’s never been kissed or been on a first date and with high school drawing to an end, she realizes that maybe she’s been missing out on the quintessential high school experience. Now that spring break is here, Ashley vows to follow her heart and start having some fun . . . maybe even catch the eye of her crush Walker Beech. With the help of her childhood friend, Jason, Ashley embarks on a road that will lead to laughter and (fingers crossed) love.
Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon
This book follows meteorologist Ari Abrams and sports reporter Russell Barringer as they team up to try and bring their feuding bosses back together. After a disastrous holiday party, sending secret gifts, and even going on double dates, Ari and Russell start to realize that maybe fireworks aren’t igniting only between their bosses – maybe the real chemistry is between Ari and Russell. What I love about this book is that both of the main characters are not your average, cookie-cutter book characters. They deal with real issues that help to make them not only relatable but more realistic.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Like Pride and Prejudice, I will always recommend this next book. If you like wholesome and sweet novels with relatable characters and gorgeous descriptions of the Prince Edward Island countryside, Anne of Green Gables is the book for you. It follows Anne Shirley, a spunky, red-headed orphan, who is mistakenly adopted by brother and sister Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert to help on their farm, Green Gables. At first, Marilla is not too happy about this string of events, but as time goes on, Anne and the Cuthberts learn to love each other. This book is actually the first in a series about Anne, so if you like this one, you can continue reading about her adventures and even her children’s adventures.
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What books are you reading this spring? Have you read any of these? Let me know in the comments.
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